Chaplain

State of Montana • Fremont, CA

37d

About The Position

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity for a Psychiatrist within the Montana State Hospital.
The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Montana State Hospital / Intensive Behavior Center.
Delivering and coordinating holistic care, encompassing the physical, emotional and spiritual well-being of each individual from admission through discharge. This position will liaison with the DPHHS Office of Faith and Community Based Services on resources and faith-based organizations. Chaplains collaborate with a diverse team of faith leaders and volunteers to ensure that every admitted person has the opportunity to receive spiritual and religious support tailed to their personal beliefs and preferences. This approach underscores the DPHHS’s commitment to honoring individual’s entire being providing comfort, guidance, and a sense of peace during their in care.
Why Join DPHHS
Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents.
The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.

Requirements

• Candidate would be required to spend four days a week at the Montana State Hospital (Warm Springs, MT) and one day a week at the Intensive Behavior Center (Boulder, MT)
• Must have a valid driver license to travel between facilities with own vehicle.
• Ability to flex time to be available for weekend coverage if needed.
• Bachelor’s degree of religious studies or social services
• 2-years related work experience

Nice To Haves

• Association of professional chaplains / board of chaplaincy certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Delivering and coordinating holistic care, encompassing the physical, emotional and spiritual well-being of each individual from admission through discharge.
• Liaison with the DPHHS Office of Faith and Community Based Services on resources and faith-based organizations.
• Collaborate with a diverse team of faith leaders and volunteers to ensure that every admitted person has the opportunity to receive spiritual and religious support tailed to their personal beliefs and preferences.

Benefits

• healthcare coverage
• retirement plans
• paid vacation
• sick leave
• holidays
• work/life balance
• eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• wide range of advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees